They told us to multiply that tablespoon by several million hubs per year. We do lots of warranty work for one of the major axle manufacturers, and one day asked why they couldn't just put one more tablespoon of grease in each hub to avoid having too little. We have found many without enough grease, but I don't think any without any grease at all. Gard, as to the new axles without grease - this is why we pull the wheels on any new trailer that is sold and prepped. We have had countless trailers pulled in here on three wheels, and when asked about the last time the bearings were packed, we get hilarious answers, all the way from "what bearings?" to "never, didn't know about it" to "my hubs are packed with synthetic grease which is permanent and lasts forever". When the hub is pulled to access the bearings, the brake assemblies are then easily inspected without adding additional cost to the job. Bearings need to be visually inspected, which means cleaned first, then if OK repacked with new grease. We advise packing wheels yearly for average personal use, or more often for commercial use or on-the-road-every-weekend use. A semi-annual application of a couple pumps of grease is the only routine maintenance necessary. I only pull the wheels for brake inspections, and have never had a bearing problem with this combination. One long trip down the road could have broken the spindles and left the wheels or the trailer in a ditch.Īll of my trailers bearings ( horses, utility and boats ) are packed with synthetic grease and have bearing buddies installed. Two spindles, four bearings and one wheel hub were replaced for a lack of lubrication. Apparently this was a Friday afternoon or Monday morning build and the guy on that side of the assembly line had had a bad day. The spindles were burnt and discoloured, indicating a thermal failure was imminent. On a hunch, I pulled the wheels and found that there was no grease installed on either of the bearing assemblies of both wheels on one side of the trailer.
When we bought a new stock trailer, we used it for about a month going to local shows, putting a few hundred miles on it with no problems. If this is the case, take the trailer to a service center to get the bearings replaced. If you hear friction or a growling sound, you most likely have a bad bearing or spindle. If the wheel spins freely and quietly, proceed with repacking the bearings.
Support the trailer with jack stands and then spin the wheel and listen to the bearings. To do this job, you’ll need a jack, a pair of jack stands, a large screwdriver, a hammer and a needle-nose pliers, clean rags, a small pan, about a quart of kerosene and a spray can of brake cleaner.įirst, loosen the lug nuts on one wheel and raise the side of the trailer with a jack. Many trailer manufacturers recommend this maintenance every year if your trailer gets normal use, or at least every 20,000 miles. Is it time to repack the wheel bearings? With this type of mileage should I get it done at the end of every season or can I go every other season? Do RV places repack wheel bearings? I just don't want to do it myself, and I think my trailer is too big for my local auto repair place to do it. I put about 5000 miles on my trailer this year I estimate it had about that many miles before I bought it last year, so it is a 3 year old trailer with 10,000 miles. We also recommend doing some research to ensure you’re using the proper grease required for your vehicle.Originally written by headhunter on 1:20 PM Refer to your manufacturer’s recommendations for tightness of retaining rings Dexter, for instance, usually suggests using a torque wrench to get to 50 ft-lbs, and then backing off a bit to avoid grinding from too much torque. With the bearing off is the perfect time for a thorough once-over. You should also take a look at that status of you brake system. First and foremost, once you’ve removed each bearing and retaining rings, be sure to check for tarnished areas, as well as scores, cuts and grooves.
There are some important things you should look for and keep in mind when checking your RV’s E-Z lube bearings and preparing them to be repacked.
#How to repack trailer wheel bearings with bearing buddies how to
He’ll show you how to get access to the bearings depending on your model, inspect and clean the bearings, and then repack each bearing with the right grease. In this video lesson RV repair expert Dave Solberg walks you through the process of inspecting and repacking your vehicle’s E-Z lube bearings. Every 12 months or 12K miles, you should complete an inspection of the bearings on your vehicle’s wheels, unless you see heat buildup beforehand.
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